Airport Planner
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Start here. Grow here.
Are you ready to join a team of talented planners and engineers and shape the future of airports
Our Airport Planning & Advisory team is based in our AECOM Basingstoke and London offices and are passionate about creating innovative resilient and sustainable solutions for airports of all sizes - including major commercial hubs and greenfield airports to general aviation airfields and military installations.
Each team member has a development plan to provide a clear pathway to personal development and career progression. The team provides technical solutions throughout the whole project lifecycle from master planning feasibility preliminary and detailed stage designs to construction and handover. Our clients are many and varied from both the private and public sector and include airport investors airport operators and major contractors.
Heres what youll do:
Design: contribute to airport engineering projects including runways taxiways aprons terminals vehicle service roads aeronautical ground lighting and signage installation navigational aids drainage improvements utility relocation and protection and pavement rehabilitation on a wide variety of civil and military multi-disciplinary aviation projects
Produce: drawings reports calculations simulations and presentations
Investigate: undertake asset condition inspections on site reporting on the condition to asset owners that enable strategic decisions to be made on capital project planning
Organise:
Take ownership and demonstrate responsibility for delivery of assigned tasks in alignment with project programme and budgets
Collaborate: with multi-disciplinary design teams consisting of architects engineers and technicians across the UK and Europe. Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions with project stakeholders around designs that you have developed
Assure:
Undertake self-checking of deliverables and participate in the design review processes. Demonstrate a commitment to AECOMs Quality Assurance processes and procedures.
If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just design airports we connect cities regions and counties to drive economic growth and build legacies for future generations. Why not give our AECOM Transportation page on Linked In a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects were working on and see firsthand the difference were making in the industry!
Come grow with us.
We develop projects from concept through operation providing engineering and construction services for multiyear multimillion-dollar projects. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project
And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days
Qualifications :
Ready to push the limits of whats possible
Heres what were looking for:
Degree in Civil Engineering Air Transport Management or Airport Planning
A solution-oriented mindset unafraid to challenge the status quo or suggest innovative ideas
A proactive attitude towards learning and professional development showing readiness to take on new challenges and grow within the role.
Experience in airport master planning terminal or airside spatial planning capacity analysis or terminal facilities planning
Knowledge of Civil Aviation regulatory and industry standards and recommended practices (ICAO EASA CAA FAA IATA)
Good knowledge/experience of AutoCAD and Avi Plan experience of Civil 3D or similar is desirable but not essential.
Knowledge of airfield and terminal facility simulation and modelling
We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at .
At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information :
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